MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR 

​​​​​​​​​​Is your Level B Certification running out or do you require assistance with technical training?​​​

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​Mobile Operators (Unlimited Hierarchy only)  have until July 7-2027 to complete their Mobile Crane Operator (Red Seal) Skilled Trades challenge exams, this option will no longer be available after this point. 

 

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Training is invoiced by the day, the amount of  days required will be determined by yourself and the instructor during the program the average duration is 8-10 days for experienced operators. 

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• 1- 8 hr day $ 950.00

• ​Crane Operator  

• In class 

• Location: 10490 Old Cariboo Highway Prince George, BC 

• Class Size: 8 students 

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• Mobile Crane Operator (Red Seal) Program provides the theory and practical upgrade training for the SKILLED TRADES BC Interprovincial and Red Seal exam preparation and Fulford Assessment 

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• Training can be provided at any time but in order to apply for your Skilled Trades challenge exam you must meet the required experience.       worked 5600 documented hours of which1,600 hours must be operating time on a crane over 20 Tonnes. Note: of those 1600 operating hours, a minimum of 400 hours must be accumulated on operating one or more of :Lattice friction, Mobile lattice hydraulic or mobile hydraulic with a capacity greater than 80 Tonnes.  ​

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• Mobile Hydraulic 80 Tonnes and under
  Program provides the theory and practical portions for the SKILLED TRADES BC and Fulford Certification challenge exams, in order to challenge the exam you must  have worked a minimum of 400 hours of operating mobile hydraulic cranes with a capacity greater than 20 metric Tonnes.

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• Boom Truck Operator (Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage) 
  Program provides the theory and practical portions for the SKILLED TRADES BC and Fulford Certification challenge exams, for Operators that meet the requirement's of the SkilledTradesBC including have worked a minimum of 400 hours of operating a Boom Truck over 40 Tonnes.

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• New operator entering the industry 
  Program is designed to get you started safely and productively with confidence 70% practical and 30% theory, utilizing the Crane Operator Hierarchy Level B system to achieve the certification that is correct for you and your employer, during this program you will Operate Mobile Cranes, Stiff Boom, Folding Boom and Rough Terrain Cranes in an industrial environment.                                          There is many steps to the Level B requirements that are being overlooked by employers and operators regarding the required experience and knowledge of the supervisor responsible for the provisional operator, Matterhorn is here to guide you both through the required steps with training, responsibilities and documentation.​       

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• You will be mentored by one of our Red Seal Journeyman Crane Operators with many years of experience in operation, supervision and management from some of the largest Crane Rental providers and projects across Canada.

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• Anyone that has inquired about employment in the crane industry knows that investing in yourself to receive a form of certification first, makes your employment opportunities very high and provides you with the knowledge to move up in the industry properly.

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Certification:

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• In British Columbia and operators must be certified by BC Crane Safety.   Fulford Level A BC Crane Safety Certification assessment is the one of the requirements for BC Crane Safety certification and is recognized by WorkSafeBC and Yukon’s Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board as proof of practical competence.
   

• https://www.worksafebc.com/en    https://bccranesafety.ca/ http://www.fulford.ca/   https://www.itabc.ca/

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• Class 1 or 3 drivers license is not required to complete your certification but it will be an asset for employment.

Who hires Crane Operators:​

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• Entry level to get hired with large Crane Companies 

• Major Construction projects 

• delivery/Hot Shot,  

• Oil/Gas contractors 

• Pipeline and facility Contractors.

• Heavy haul jack and roll contractors.

• All mechanical contractors 

• Railway

• Commercial construction

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 Please contact us for any questions about the course or the crane industry.